Canadian Network of Asset Managers

CNAM 2024 National Conference: Registration is Open! We're thrilled to announce that registration for the CNAM 2025 National Conference is now open! Early Bird tickets will be available until March 1, 2025. Learn more about the conference and register today: https://lnkd.in/e6Eir-Pu --- Congrès nationale CNAM 2024 : Les inscriptions sont ouvertes ! Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer que les inscriptions au Congrès national 2025 de la CNAM sont désormais ouvertes ! Les billets à tarif préférentiel seront disponibles jusqu'au 1er Mars 2025. Pour en savoir plus sur le congrès et s'inscrire dès aujourd'hui, cliquez sur le lien ci-dessus.

Only a couple of weeks left – Don’t forget to make your submissions for the 2025 CNAM Awards! The 2025 CNAM Awards are live and looking for nominations of our industry's best! This year CNAM will be presenting awards in four categories – Tereo Innovator Award, Visionary Award, Volunteer of the Year Award and Future Leader’s Symposium Award. The awards will be presented at the Awards Gala during the CNAM 2025 National Conference in Laval, Quebec. Deadline for submissions: 11:59 pm EST on January 15, 2025. Please note: Submissions that are not fully completed will be rejected. Visit the CNAM website to learn more about the submission process and criteria information for each award: https://buff.ly/46Q1u6f #AssetManagement #CNAM2025 #ProfessionalDevelopment

Introducing CNAM’s New Executive Director! The CNAM board is pleased to announce our new Executive Director, Nzinga White, CAE, who started on December 1st. Nzinga White is a Certified Association Executive and a member of the Canadian Society of Association Executives. She is an award-winning not-for-profit management professional with nearly 10 years of experience supporting the operations management and strategic growth of member-based organizations. She has served as Executive Director for three national professional associations, and in management roles for several others, including Business Services Manager at the Canadian Network of Asset Managers (CNAM). Get to know more about Nzinga on the CNAM website: https://lnkd.in/eX5d_iyG The CNAM board wishes to express its appreciation to the outgoing Executive Director, Doug Cutts, who has steadfastly served the organization as its first Executive Director. Over his eight-year term, Doug transformed the organization from a small group of passionate leaders to a national organization with an international presence. As the organization embarks on a new chapter, Doug’s legacy of leadership has built a strong foundation for the organization to flourish. Thank you, Doug!

The Future Leader’s Symposium Award (formerly the Student Research Symposium Award) recognizes innovative research in the asset management industry. In 2024, CNAM recognized Abdelhady Omar for An Integrated Framework for Automated Data Acquisition and Probabilistic Failure Models in Concrete Bridges The Future Leaders Symposium is an annual event hosted at the National Conference. It highlights research and asset management advancements taking place at universities across Canada and the broader global asset management community. Learn more about last year's winner and make your submissions by 11:59 pm EST on January 15, 2025, visit the CNAM website: https://lnkd.in/eCyRPax7 #AssetManagement #CNAM2025 #ProfessionalDevelopment

The Volunteer Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a significant commitment as a volunteer for CNAM webinars, events, and Committees; or who has gone above and beyond when it comes to engaging CNAM membership or promotion through social media sharing AM knowledge or CNAM events. In 2024, CNAM recognized Leslie Nanibush as the recipient. Do you know someone who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment as a volunteer for CNAM webinars, events, and Committees; or someone who has gone above and beyond when it comes to engaging CNAM membership or promotion through social media sharing AM knowledge or CNAM events? If so, we want to hear their story and encourage you to nominate the individual for the annual CNAM Volunteer of the Year Award. Learn more about last year's winner and make your submissions by 11:59 pm EST on January 15, 2025, visit the CNAM website: https://lnkd.in/eCyRPax7 #AssetManagement #CNAM2025 #ProfessionalDevelopment

The Visionary Award recognizes an individual who has made an integral contribution and long-term dedication to advancing the asset management industry in Canada. In 2024, CNAM recognized Dr. Khalid Kaddoura, PEng, as the recipient. Is there an individual who has made a significant contribution or demonstrated a long-term commitment to advancing the asset management industry in Canada? If so, we want to hear their story and encourage you to nominate the individual for the annual CNAM Visionary Award. Learn more about last year's winner and make your submissions by 11:59 pm EST on January 15, 2025, visit the CNAM website: https://lnkd.in/eCyRPax7 #AssetManagement #CNAM2025 #ProfessionalDevelopment

The Tereo Award recognizes organizations that are implementing innovative new concepts, processes, or procedures or demonstrating significant improvement in business performance through the adoption of asset management tools and techniques. In 2024, 3 awards were presented: 1st Place – City of Coquitlam 2nd Place – Parks Canada Agency 3rd Place – York Region (The Regional Municipality of York) Is your organization successfully implementing novel or innovative asset management approaches to improve how you conduct your regular business? If so, we want to hear your story and encourage you to submit an entry for the 2025 CNAM Tereo Innovator Award. Learn more about last year's winners and make your submissions by 11:59 pm EST on January 15, 2025, visit the CNAM website: https://lnkd.in/eCyRPax7 #AssetManagement #CNAM2025 #ProfessionalDevelopment

Deadline Approaching – Don’t forget to make your submissions for the 2025 CNAM Awards! The 2025 CNAM Awards are live and looking for nominations of our industry's best! This year CNAM will be presenting awards in four categories – Tereo Innovator Award, Visionary Award, Volunteer of the Year Award and Future Leader’s Symposium Award. The awards will be presented at the Awards Gala during the CNAM 2025 National Conference in Laval, Quebec. Deadline for submissions: 11:59 pm EST on January 15, 2025. Please note: Submissions that are not fully completed will be rejected. Visit the CNAM website to learn more about the submission process and criteria information for each award: https://buff.ly/46Q1u6f #AssetManagement #CNAM2025 #ProfessionalDevelopment

Please join us for CNAM’s first “Book Club” event hosted virtually by CNAM Chair, Darla Campbell, P.Eng., CSR-P, FEC on December 4 at 4 pm ET. BOOK: “Truth Telling: Seven Conversations about Indigenous Life in Canada” by Michelle Good. This event is FREE for CNAM members & non-members, registration in advance is required. To join the discussion on December 4 at 4 pm ET secure your spot first at: https://lnkd.in/eEgawu6Y

We are thrilled to announce the Call for Abstracts for the 2025 CNAM National Conference, taking place May 12-15, 2025 in Laval, Quebec. With the theme “LAVAL UP!”, join us in pushing the boundaries of innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity in asset management. This year’s conference seeks to advance the practice of infrastructure asset management across Canada by exploring cutting-edge approaches, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering inclusive governance. See all the details and submit an abstract: https://lnkd.in/gyc_HRJG The Call for abstracts will close on January 10, 2025 #AssetManagement #CanadianMunicipalities #innovation #sustainability #infrastructure #CallforAbstracts #CNAM2025